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H716 PTW

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

196,094 mi
Last recorded196,094 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2023
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH716 PTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2023 196,094 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central underside of vehicle is corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,396 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 189,833 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 185,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2019 185,085 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside front outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 182,942 miles

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 182,912 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inside boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 172,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

under body corrision

Pass 7 May 2016 166,553 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 162,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all braking and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2014 160,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 160,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 158,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2013 158,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished/split

Pass 10 May 2012 152,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perishing

Fail 10 May 2012 152,738 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perishing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 144,316 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 144,098 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 144,096 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Font number plate slightly damaged

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 143,071 miles

clutch cylinder leaking

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Sep 2009 143,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch cylinder leaking

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 24 Oct 2008 136,324 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 136,313 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2007 132,468 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 132,468 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

crack in front number plate

small cut in n/s/f tyre tread

Pass 30 Jan 2006 127,139 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H716 PTW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H716 PTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H716 PTW registered?

H716 PTW is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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